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Sharing Stories at the World Stamp Show

So how did it go? Fundraising Events Officer Rhea gives her view of New York's World Stamp Show, and some of the exciting stories we shared and heard...
Behind the Scenes

Stamps
Stranger Things Have Happened at Sea

Investigating a mysterious letter, Curator Joanna Espin discovers a deeply personal window onto a journey taken 135 years ago...
Archive & Collections

Human Stories
Arts & Crafts & Stamps

For many years, stamp designs have provided a showcase for other crafts. Curatorial Assistant Georgina picks a few of her favourites...
Design

Stamps
Postmen’s Whistles

Senior Curator Julian Stray takes a whistle-stop tour through a curious part of rural life...
Archive & Collections
Nuts and Bolts in Mail Rail

How do you get a hidden railway ready to open? Project Administrator Anna Keast finds out from Steve Farrow, Construction Manager for Mail Rail...
Behind the Scenes
Cry ‘God for Harry, England and St George!’

St George: famous for slaying a dragon and saving a Princess. To mark St George's Day we look into his pictorial impact on stamps.
Stamps
A New Post, a New Passion

What’s it like to join The Postal Museum? Lesley, Director of Finance & Resources, shares what caught her imagination…
Behind the Scenes

Stamps
Leaflet Labyrinth: As Cool as Jools

Archivist Matt Tantony shares a blast from the past, discovering a favourite childhood character in a box of leaflets. 'Wicked!'
Archive & Collections